Attention dental patients: brushing twice daily may help decrease your risk of heart disease. Scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems, However, a recent study studied oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily reported on the …
Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls serves patients of all ages and provides general dentistry for children. Our friendly and comprehensive staff takes special care of our youngest patients to make sure they are comfortable and safe. A little extra patience with our child patients is vital. We understand that going to the dentist can …
At Ritchie Dental Group in Marble Falls, our smile redesign patients believe that life-changing cosmetic dentistry is a valuable investment. Indeed, for most people, the value of a healthy, attractive smile cannot be measured in dollars. We agree, however, that cosmetic dentistry is not cheap. Do you have to spend thousands of dollars to enhance …
New Marble Falls parents may be surprised by the American Dental Association’s recommendations on infant oral care. Parents are advised to begin brushing their baby’s teeth as soon as the first teeth emerge. After all, brand-new teeth are just as vulnerable to dental caries as older teeth. Parents are encouraged to use a cloth and …
Remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, the Horseshoe Bay people with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. (Unless, of course, you had been munching Oreos.) If you are like many Marble Falls and Burnet adults, you started developing …
Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and costly to repair. Today’s post in the Ritchie Dental Group dental blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. 1. Don’t chew on hard substances. Mind-blowing, right? People should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and beef jerky. Watch …
If you want a movie star smile, Greg Ritchie at Ritchie Dental Group can explain cosmetic dental options for achieving the sensational smile you desire. To book a private consultation for a smile makeover, reach out today. Dr. Greg Ritchie has helped many people in the 78654 zip code area achieve the smile they have …
Here at Ritchie Dental Group, we approach all your dental needs from two separate angles—what we can do in our dental office and what you can do at home. For example, tooth whitening and correcting discoloration can be treated in our office or at home. Here in the office, there are safe and effective methods …
Today’s post from Ritchie Dental Group looks at one of the miracles of modern dentistry: dental restoration. Let’s pretend you are a biomedical engineer working in the field of dentistry before the conception of dental restorations. The men and women of your generation who have missing or damaged teeth want to repair or replace them …
This is a critical question occasionally asked by patients at Ritchie Dental Group. The answer, however, is “No!” Bleeding is probably a sign that you need to clean your teeth and gums more thoroughly—not leave them alone. It is extremely challenging to clean effectively between teeth without using floss or an interdental brush. If you …
